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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 12, 2012 Statutes. The Administrator reported that there is another test that must be met that requires that at least 15% of the area of the parcel be occupied by buildings, streets, or parking areas. Given the size of the parcel and the amount of wetland areas on the parcel, this test cannot be met. The Administrator reported that he has discussed this problem with the City Planner and Financial Advisor, and a solution would be to subdivide the property via the platting process. The wetland area to the east could be separated from the buildable portion of the property and platted as an outlot. The outlot could then be replatted at a later date if the right redevelopment opportunity presents itself. The Administrator noted that the platting process would take a couple of months. He also indicated that the City Engineer estimated that the cost of platting this parcel as well as 3006 LaBore Road could be in the $10,000 to $15,000 range. The Administrator reported that in discussing this outcome with the City Engineer, even platting 3046 LaBore Road, the 15% test will not be met. The Administrator was concerned about demolishing the structure on 3046 LaBore Road and eliminating the ability for this parcel to be part of a TIF District. The Administrator noted that given the multiple property owners in the area, the timing of a redevelopment project is uncertain. He pointed out that another option available to the City would be to demo the house at 3046 LaBore Road and selling the lot for redevelopment. The Administrator reported that he also received a call from someone interested in buying the property and rehabbing the house. Blesener asked what kind of effort would be necessary to make the house and yard at 3046 LaBore Road more presentable to meet the request of the neighbor. The Administrator suggested that some yard work would help, but did not recommend putting any dollars into the house if it is going to be demolished at some point. The Administrator also pointed out that the Council could create the TIF District prior to tearing down the house. However, then the clock starts ticking on the district. McGraw asked if this property would be desirable as a site for a new house. The Administrator replied that it would be. The Administrator indicated that there may be some movement towards a larger redevelopment project in this area within the next few months. He suggested that the City do some additional clean up of 3046 LaBore Road and wait over the winter to see if the area moves closer toward redevelopment. Boss asked the cost to demo the house. The Administrator estimated $15,000 to $20,000. 6